Arlington, Virginia vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 18.1% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,220 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Portland
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Arlington, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower